Burning Snow

[LaveronThesick 2]

2 hours ago, Hiebe said:

(remember this is a roleplay post and need to reply in roleplay. as for the reason of the war, a few screwed you because they think they can beat oren. for years ive said dont give the humans a common enemy as they will eventually fight from the inside but if you give a focus for their hate they will band together and destroy it.)

(Sorry about the lack of roleplay, wasn't really quite aware, I haven't posted much on these forums. I appreciate the tip.)

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

"If you only want to live in peace and prosperity why did Urguan start a war?" queries Orsino to himself presumably as he reads the letter "More propaganda..."

[PJTips. 280]

*would place a hand over his now blind eye "Now aye look loike Aengoth, thanks a fooken lot Oren..."

[Naj 545]

23 hours ago, Zhulik said:

"Though I don't necessarily have the right to comment, it angers me greatly when individuals use scapegoats. Let us... not forget the tale of Midgor. Before he perished, he spoke to me. The war was not entirely his decision, for his people followed him and some even rallied for it. 

Circulating ideals of finally reaching that long-sought-out victory over humanity since the days of Anthos has been ever present in Urguan, thus this war is not solely placed upon the shoulders of Midgor. Furthermore, similar scenarios occurred during the Schismatic war, the Zion war, the Fringe wars and so on.

My Grandpappy once told papa Taranis of his deeds during the many dwed wars- and one thing was certain; he never fought alongside Urguan except in the final days of the Zion War where Franz unfortunately met his untimely end by the hands of the Decterum due to the shillings of the church which he served. Interestingly enough, that key moment was when he realized Dwarven the true face of dwarven tactics. Rushing into Mount Augustus blindly without orders lost the Zionists the day, as did the retreat from the infamous bridge in Athera for the Schismatics. Urguan, despite the apparent kindness of the average citizen, is notorious for making the WORST martial decisions both politically and in the field.  And truthfully, it's tiring. 

 

My grand pappy was never the same after the fringe wars, the constant calls of 'Dwarves at Vekaro, RALLY!' must've been dreadful to hear day in and day out. The dwed are persistent and prideful; even in the face of defeat they still shout 'victoreh' which merely eggs on humanity to hit them harder the next time.

 

I, myself, was recently placed in a similar situation as the Orenian emperor when dealing with the Red Brothers.

A leader, backed by his loyal patrons, assaulted a nation in its building stages. Once war was declared, said leader dropped out of society and the people offered peace. This parallels Urguan immensely, for it was not solely the leader's fault yet the people blamed their former lieges.

My papa once told me, 'who's more foolish- the fool or the fool who follows him?'. Likewise, my mother always said 'If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?'.

As an primary outsider in this conflict, the continued addition of motivation in favor of Oren merely strengthens the fact that Oren is just in this conflict. Perhaps if the average Dwarf understands and admits their mistakes with a willful acceptance of punishment, peace could be made. However, this is an idealistic approach as I believe patriotism will ultimately triumph over reason."
 

 

We sought forgiveness through reparation. We sought an end to conflict. We sought to pay and more than make up for the few lives our King took. We were only met with resistance. "All of your lands and titles" they said and rejected our outreach. We are open to the realization that we are on our heels. But how can a man remotely proud of his people accept total and utter releases of everything his father and his father's father have built? The Dwedmar are a proud people that is correct. However, what most do not understand is that we are a kind people too. Talk to us and we realize our mistakes. We offer pay for our mistakes. But the absolute destruction of our heritage? That is impossible.

[Vitteman 2]

"Oi'm sorreh, but it's just not true," offers Barin, son of Gundin, reading the proclamation, "Our people 'ave troied to start wars with 'umaniteh for far too long, and now their hubris is killin' them. All the true-blooded dwarf-sons ought t'travel to the Blue Mountains, an' build a life free of Urguan's tyranneh." 

[tilly 5115]

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